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Cuba Vacations

Cuba Travel Guide

Vacations to Cuba: easy, breezy flights and sunny trips to the beach

Historic architecture, a rich culture, intoxicating rhythms and miles of sandy beaches—with affordable flights to boot—Cuba has it all.

Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492, the island is the largest in the Caribbean and boasts almost 6,000 km of coastline. Located at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba enjoys balmy sub-tropical breezes and warm, crystalline waters.

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Havana, the capital

While it might be a historic city brimming with Old World charm, Havana Will open in a separate browser window bustles with plenty of big-city energy. Located just a few hours' drive from Varadero, Havana makes an ideal day trip. Tourists should make sure to spend the evening strolling along the Malecón—an 8 km esplanade and seawall located along the Havana Harbor.

Cuban cuisine and flavours

A trip to Cuba wouldn’t be complete without trying out some of the excellent Cuban restaurants. Cuban cuisine is a blend of Taino, Spanish, African and Caribbeancuisine, and is mainly composed of pork, rice, beans and spices. Try the typical ropa vieja with rice or even yuca frita. Also part of the Cuban heritage are its famous hand-rolled cigars. A visit to one of the factories will show you the detail with which each cigar is made. And last, but not least, why not bring back a bottle of some local rum? It’s some of the best in the Caribbean!

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Important Information

Currency

The Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) is the official currency used by travelers visiting Cuba. CUCs can only be exchanged domestically, at an airport kiosk, or at most hotels and resorts. Please note that it is no longer possible to use local currency after passing through Cuban customs.

Credit cards and travellers cheques issued by American Banks and their affiliates are not accepted in Cuba (E.G: Amex, Citibank, MNBA, AAA, CAA) and pre-paid Canadian or American Credit Cards.

Official Language

Cuban Spanish is Cuba's official language, which is associated with Caribbean Spanish. Haitian Creole is the second most popular language in Cuba.

Entry/exit requirements

To get information regarding passports and all necessary visas, please visit the country travel advice and advisories of the Government of Canada's travel website.

Important
- Tourist Card will be given on board the aircraft
- If your Tourist card shows scratches or corrections, or if you lose your card, you will have to pay $16 CAD (subject to change) in order to get a new card.
- You must complete both parts of your Tourist Card
Note: in the Cuba address field please enter the name of the hotel you will be staying.

Vaccination

To obtain information concerning vaccines, please visit the Government of Canada’s travel website or ask your health professional about vaccination requirements.

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